Gujarat Birds

26 bird species    -: 7 Critically Endangered

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Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

55-75 cm

1,827

Sandy-brown White

Upland Ground Birds

barred buttonquail Least Concern
barred buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.

12-15 cm

3,038

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Black Francolin Least Concern
Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.

33-36 cm

1,805

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
chestnut bellied sandgrouse

Pterocles exustus

Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.

25-28 cm

2,562

Brown Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.

15-16 cm

1,935

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
common pigeon

Columba livia

Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.

33-33 cm

4,769

Grey Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Common Quail

Coturnix coturnix

Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.

16-18 cm

2,309

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

eurasian collared dove Least Concern
eurasian collared dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-32 cm

5,066

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Critically Endangered
great indian bustard

Ardeotis nigriceps

Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.

100-120 cm

2,801

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

grey francolin Least Concern
grey francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.

33-33 cm

5,492

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Grey Junglefowl

Gallus sonneratii

Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.

38-80 cm

1,902

Grey Yellow

Upland Ground Birds

indian peafowl Least Concern
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm

5,521

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

laughing dove Least Concern
laughing dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.

27-27 cm

7,167

Pink Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Critically Endangered
lesser florican

Sypheotides indicus

Learn about the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a rare grassland bird known for its spectacular jumping displays and unique breeding habits.

40-51 cm

2,724

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Painted Francolin

Francolinus pictus

Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

1,837

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Painted Sandgrouse

Pterocles indicus

Discover the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-25 cm

150

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
painted sandreouse

Pterocles indicus

Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.

22-25 cm

2,453

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

Pterocles alchata

Discover the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata), a unique upland bird. Learn about its buff and orange plumage, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

31-39 cm

1,784

Buff Orange

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Rain Quail

Coturnix coromandelica

Discover everything about the Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica). Learn about its 15-17 cm size, brown and black plumage, habitat, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

15-17 cm

2,242

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
red collared dove

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.

23-23 cm

3,724

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Red Spurfowl

Galloperdix spadicea

Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.

30-38 cm

2,071

Reddish-brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Rock Bush-quail

Perdicula argoondah

Explore the Rock Bush-quail (Perdicula argoondah). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this expert guide to Indian upland ground birds.

17-19 cm

1,834

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

spotted dove Least Concern
spotted dove

Spilopelia chinensis

Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.

30-30 cm

5,769

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Sandgrouse

Pterocles senegallus

Discover the Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus), a fascinating desert bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

29-34 cm

1,925

Buff Grey

Upland Ground Birds